Long-form Articles
Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori
Contributing Writer for JapanTravel.com
August 2024
Located in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Nukumori-no-mori is a small, themed tourist attraction that has shops, restaurants, and cafes. It is perfect for taking themed photos, or just to have a whimsical wander around.
Relaxing at the Nomazaki Lighthouse
Contributing writer for JapanTravel.com
July 2024
Overlooking the Ise Bay on the Chita Peninsula, the Nomazaki Lighthouse keeps watch over the seas, guiding ships away from the shallow, rocky shoreline.
Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern, Shizuoka
Contributing Writer for JapanTravel.com
July 2024
Located at the Southern foot of Mount Ryugaishi, in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is the Ryugashido cave. It is one of the largest caves in the Tokai region! It is about 1 kilometre deep, of which 400m is open to the public.
The Bridge of Dreams
Contributing writer for JapanTravel.com
June 2024
Suspended between two mountain ridges, the Yume no Tsuri Bashi (The Bridge of Dreams) is a wooden and steel bridge that is built in the northernmost part of Shizuoka Prefecture, in the Sumata Gorge, where Sumata River meets the Oma River.
Experience Hachinohe’s Sansha Taisai Festival!
Contributing Writer for JapanTravel.com
June 2024
Nestled in the Northernmost Prefecture of Japan’s mainland sits Hachinohe, a city along the Pacific Coast. Every year during the Summer, the city comes alive with one of the biggest festivals in the region, the Sansha Taisai.
A Quaint Ride on the Nagaragawa Railway
Contributing Writer for JapanTravel.com
June 2024
Gujo Hachiman is a little onsen town, tucked away into the mountains of Gifu. Known for their summer Ōbondori dances, and its pristine, fresh water. To get to Gujo Hachiman by public transport, the best (and most scenic) way is with the Nagaragawa Railway.